Director, Office of Preconstruction, Construction, and Pavements

Summary

The Director, Office of Preconstruction, Construction and Pavements is responsible for providing executive direction over the activities within the office to effectively promote, implement, and administer national policies regarding contract administration, construction practices, and pavement technologies within the Federal-aid highway program (FAHP).

Duties

• The Director, Office of Preconstruction, Construction and Pavements: Serves as the agency expert and represents the Office and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in making technical decisions on design criteria, policy, or standards and their application on Federal-aid projects. Provides leadership in formulating and promoting pavement engineering policies and guidance in support of the Department of Transportation (DOT) and FHWA strategic goals. Develops national policies, criteria, and standards to improve the structural design, and rehabilitation of roadway pavements, and to develop and implement national policies and corporate strategies to heighten focus on traditional and innovative construction methods and construction quality. Develops national geometric design, consultant services, utilities, value engineering, and contract administration policies and guidance in support of DOT and FHWA strategic goals, objectives, and corporate management strategies. Directs the guidance and oversight of the construction contracting process used by the States and local governments in procuring works under the FAHP.

Requirements

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Complete a one-year SES probationary period (unless already completed). Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx) SECURITY CLEARANCE: You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. WRITING SAMPLE: A writing sample may be required. PRESENTATION: Applicants may be asked to prepare and present a presentation, provide a presentation on a scenario-based situation or a similar activity as a part of the applicant evaluation process.

Education

If you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov)